Rollins College opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a 58-29 victory over Warner on Nov. 10 in Winter Park, Fla. Rollins led after every quarter, taking advantages of 16-9, 30-16 and 44-24 before finishing the season opener with a 1-0 record. The victory gave Rollins control throughout its first game of the campaign.
Patterson leads balanced effort
Camryn Patterson led Rollins with a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double in her Blue and Gold debut. She also recorded four assists and three blocks, leading the team in both categories. Zai Mitchell and Melanie Edwards each scored 10 points, giving Rollins three players in double figures.
Edwards added seven rebounds in her Rollins debut, while Mitchell recorded a team-high three steals. Rollins also received an early contribution from Greta Thompson, who made her collegiate debut and scored two 3-pointers and a jumper. The scoring balance helped Rollins maintain its lead through all four quarters.
Rollins creates separation
Rollins built its advantage through turnovers, interior scoring and second chances. The Tars scored 20 points off turnovers, 20 points in the paint and 20 second-chance points. Rollins shot 34.4% from the field and 32% from 3-point range while holding Warner to 29 points.
Rollins took control early after Zai Mitchell converted a technical free throw and Patterson followed with a 3-pointer. The Tars closed the first quarter on a 7-0 run that included scores from Zaira Mitchell, Melanie Edwards and Ellie Thompson. Rollins then carried a 30-16 lead into halftime and extended the margin to 44-24 after three quarters.
Victoria Escribano scored on a third-quarter layup, while Ellie Thompson added a 3-pointer in the period. Greta Thompson followed with a 3-pointer and a jumper during her debut. Warner opened the fourth quarter with a 3-pointer, but Rollins answered with scores from Mitchell, Edwards and Greta Thompson to close out the victory.
Next for Rollins
Rollins will play Auburn Montgomery on Friday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. in the South Region Crossover hosted by Saint Leo University. The game will be Rollins’ second contest of the 2026-27 season. Rollins enters the matchup with a 1-0 record after its opening win over Warner.
FSB Take
Rollins established a broad statistical base in its opener, combining Patterson’s all-around production with double-figure scoring from Mitchell and Edwards. The Tars also generated 40 points from turnovers and second-chance opportunities, showing where the offense found its efficiency despite shooting 34.4% overall. That combination will be the clearest foundation to carry into the South Region Crossover against Auburn Montgomery.
Source: Original report